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How to get fromPontypool to Dublinby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Pontypool to Dublin by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    10h
    €104–219

  2. Bus, bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    6h 6m
    €35–156

  3. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Holyheadtrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    10h 22m
    €109–294

  4. Train, train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    6h 32m
    €93–270

  5. Bus, train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Park Road to Trussel Roadbus bus
    2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    6h 14m
    €42–251

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    6h 54m
    €88–240

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    7h 23m
    €87–225

  8. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    8h 8m
    €119–368

Pontypool to Dublin by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Pontypool to Dublin. However, you can take the bus to Trussel Road, walk to Cwmbran, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, then take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Market Square 15A, walk to Kingsway K14, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, then take the bus to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend.

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